Diesel Mechanic – Equipment Maintenance & Growth Path

United Rentals; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

United Compassion Fund

Employee Discount Program

Career Development

Vacation Buy Up (US)

Job summary

United Rentals is seeking a Diesel Mechanic (Service Tech I) to perform maintenance and minor repairs on rental equipment and demonstrate equipment to customers. You will help with pickups/deliveries and ensure equipment is rental-ready with proper fluids and safety tagging.

The position emphasizes safety, customer service, and teamwork within a busy service department, with opportunities to advance to higher level tech roles.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Basic knowledge of construction equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude including knowledge of tools applicable to position.
• Superior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance checks on rental equipment before and after use.
• Report machine condition to Management.
• Perform minor repairs of rental equipment and tools including checking oil, grease, fluids and tagging of equipment for rental ready status.
• Demonstrate equipment for customers.
• Assist with pick-up and delivery of equipment & parts.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Teamwork

Verbal/written communication

Knowledge of construction equipment

Valid driver''s license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

United Rentals is seeking a Diesel Mechanic (Service Tech I) to perform maintenance and minor repairs on rental equipment and demonstrate equipment to customers. You will help with pickups/deliveries and ensure equipment is rental-ready with proper fluids and safety tagging.

The position emphasizes safety, customer service, and teamwork within a busy service department, with opportunities to advance to higher level tech roles.